BRAVE CF 77: Two massive world title showdowns headline the event

29 November 2023

The stage is set for a night of thrilling championship clashes as BRAVE CF 77 takes center stage on December 5 at the Khalifa Sports City Arena in Isa Town, Bahrain. This event, a pivotal part of the BRAVE International Combat Week, will feature two colossal title fights that promise to cap off the 2023 edition in spectacular fashion.

In the main event, the Lightweight world champion, Abdisalam Kubanychbek, is poised to defend his title against the former titleholder and BRAVE CF legend, Lucas ''Mineiro'' Martins. Martins, fueled by back-to-back TKO/KO wins, enters the arena with unwavering confidence, eyeing the opportunity to etch his name in history as the first-ever two-time Lightweight champion in the company. However, standing in his way is the formidable Kubanychbek, an undefeated force in BRAVE CF and the current lineal titleholder.

Undefeated since joining the organization, Kubanychbek, with a 13-fight undefeated streak, aims to solidify his legacy by becoming the first-ever BRAVE CF lineal Lightweight champion to successfully defend his title. His journey includes winning the interim title at BRAVE CF 59 in a grueling five-round battle against Olzhas Eskaraev and subsequently claiming the lineal title by defeating training partner Kamil Magomedov in a standout performance in 2023.

In the co-main event, the Super Welterweight throne will be on the line as Polish sensation Marcin Bandel defends his title against the undefeated finishing machine, Kamal Magomedov. Known for shocking the world with a stunning knockout and armbar submission against Ismail Naurdiev, Bandel is on a quest to maintain his status as the number one 175-pounder. Meanwhile, Magomedov, with a flawless 10-0 record, promises a fierce challenge with his ruthless finishing ability, having never let a fight go to the judges' scorecards.

This clash between two of the division's best grapplers is anticipated to be one of the standout fights of 2023. Bandel, a three-time BRAVE CF victor, will face the relentless Magomedov, who secured two BRAVE CF finishes with a TKO over Olli Santalahti and an armbar submission against Vitaly Tverdokhlebov. The stage is set for a night of MMA brilliance as these warriors collide in Isa Town, Bahrain, for BRAVE CF 77.